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Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Order to The Pennsylvania State University

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The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, intends to award a noncompetitive, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for noncommercial collaborative Research and Development services to The Pennsylvania State University (UEI: NPM2J7MSCF61, CAGE: 7A720). Under solicitation N66001-27-Q-6020, the project focuses on the fabrication, characterization, and exploration of two-dimensional (2D) materials for event-based imagery. The primary goal is to advance the state-of-the-art in event-based dynamic vision sensors to track high-speed targets, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), while adhering to ultra-low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints. The Pennsylvania State University will be responsible for fabricating novel 2D materials, developing prototype devices, and optimizing those devices for packaging in collaboration with NIWC Pacific. This procurement is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1905 and 3305, as implemented by FAR 13.101(b), and follows the Simplified Procedures for Non-Commercial Acquisitions. The applicable NAICS code is 541713 for Research and Development in Nanotechnology, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. While the government intends to negotiate solely with the university, all responsible sources may submit capability statements, comments, or questions via email to Stephen O'Neill by 1700 Pacific Time on November 10, 2026. All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid UEID and CAGE code.

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Navy awards Penn State R&D contract for 2D material event-based imagery sensors.

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541713 - Research and Development in Nanotechnology

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CA

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N66001-27-Q-6020 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Penn State University

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA
Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR (Overhaul) 5.101. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacifics intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to The Pennsylvania State University, Unique Entity ID NPM2J7MSCF61, CAGE Code 7A720, 201 Old Main University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States This is a noncommercial procurement for collaborative Research and Development (RD) services to perform the fabrication, characterization, and exploration of two-dimensional (2D) materials for event-based imagery. The objective is to advance the state-of-the-art in event-based dynamic vision sensors for tracking high-speed targets (such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs) with ultra-low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints. Pennsylvania State University (PSU) will fabricate and characterize novel 2D materials, prototype devices, and optimize devices to be packaged in collaboration with NIWC Pacific. The Government intends to negotiate solely with The Pennsylvania State University under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1905 and 3305 as implemented by FAR (Overhaul) 13.101(b). FAR (Overhaul) Part 13, Simplified Procedures for Non-Commercial Acquisitions, applies. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The applicable NAICS Code is 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology and the size standard is 1,000 Employees. Capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail ONLY to Stephen ONeill at contact@example.gov by 1700 Pacific Time Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered. To respond to this announcement, reply via email to the address provided above, and upload your inquiry under NIWC Pacific/Open Solicitations/N66001-27-Q-6020.All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration means a registered UEID and CAGE Code.The authorities and procedures cited in this notice are compliant with the recent acquisition reforms commonly referred to as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.

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